2026-27 School Calendar Released
Swampscott Public Schools Superintendent Jason Calichman unveiled the calendar for the 2026-27 school year at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. The first day for staff will be on Monday, August 31….
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Swampscott Drama Club Earns Awards, Advances in METG Drama Festival
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story by Cam Tracy The preliminary round of Drama…
Snow Delay: Friday Classes Start Two Hours Late
Superintendent Jason Calichman has announced a two-hour delay to Friday’s school opening throughout the district due to the “timing of the snow and the likelihood of icy conditions in the…
Healey Invites Public Input as State Reimagines High School Graduation Requirements Post-MCAS
Gov. Maura Healey is inviting the public to help shape recommendations for high school graduation requirements. “This is an important chance for students, families, educators, and partners across Massachusetts to…
Students Create Black History Month Mural Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr
Swampscott Middle School has a new piece of art created by students in honor of Black History Month. High school students from the Students of Color Association (SOCA), along with…
SOCA Hosts Black History Month Jeopardy-Style Event at Swampscott High School
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Photos by Noah Wierl The Students of Color Association…
Reflective Vests, Real Impact: Crossing Guards Appreciation Day
Rose Kelley has been a crossing guard in Swampscott for four years. Each day, she can be found at the elementary school in her reflective vest, directing traffic and ensuring…
Superintendent, School Committee Oppose Participation in State’s School Choice Program
Following Superintendent Jason Calichman saying he doesn’t think the school district should participate in school choice, the Swampscott School Committee unanimously voted to not join the program during a meeting…
School Committee Approved Proposed 2027 FY Budget
The Swampscott School Committee unanimously approved the school district’s proposed $35,484,012 budget for the 2027 fiscal year on Thursday. “I am incredibly comfortable where we landed,” said School Committee Chair…
Big Blue Bargains To Stay at Clarke Another Year
Big Blue Bargains was approved by the Swampscott School Committee on Thursday, February 5 to use Clarke Elementary School as its shop for another year. Big Blue Bargains is a…